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Love Is the Message

  • Episode aired Jul 8, 2018
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  • 52m
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Charles Brice and Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez in Pose (2018)
Pose: Love Is The Message
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Pray Tell organizes a cabaret for the AIDS ward at a local hospital.Pray Tell organizes a cabaret for the AIDS ward at a local hospital.Pray Tell organizes a cabaret for the AIDS ward at a local hospital.

  • Director
    • Janet Mock
  • Writers
    • Ryan Murphy
    • Brad Falchuk
    • Steven Canals
  • Stars
    • Evan Peters
    • James Van Der Beek
    • Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.1/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Janet Mock
    • Writers
      • Ryan Murphy
      • Brad Falchuk
      • Steven Canals
    • Stars
      • Evan Peters
      • James Van Der Beek
      • Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Pose: Love Is The Message
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    Evan Peters
    Evan Peters
    • Stan Bowes
    James Van Der Beek
    James Van Der Beek
    • Matt Bromley
    Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez
    Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez
    • Blanca Rodriguez
    • (as MJ Rodriguez)
    Dominique Jackson
    Dominique Jackson
    • Elektra
    Billy Porter
    Billy Porter
    • Pray Tell
    Indya Moore
    Indya Moore
    • Angel
    Ryan Jamaal Swain
    Ryan Jamaal Swain
    • Damon Richards
    Dyllon Burnside
    Dyllon Burnside
    • Ricky
    • (as Dyllón Burnside)
    Hailie Sahar
    Hailie Sahar
    • Lulu
    Angelica Ross
    Angelica Ross
    • Candy
    Angel Bismark
    Angel Bismark
    • Lil Papi
    • (as Angel Bismark Curiel)
    Kate Mara
    Kate Mara
    • Patty Bowes
    Sandra Bernhard
    Sandra Bernhard
    • Judy Kubrak
    Trace Lysette
    Trace Lysette
    • Clothing Store Saleswoman
    Laith Ashley
    Laith Ashley
    • Sebastian
    Charles Brice
    Charles Brice
    • Darius
    Robert Bryson
    Robert Bryson
    • Lou
    Jiggly Caliente
    Jiggly Caliente
    • Veronica
    • (as Bianca Castro)
    • Director
      • Janet Mock
    • Writers
      • Ryan Murphy
      • Brad Falchuk
      • Steven Canals
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    10robytdd

    Excellence

    This is the episode of season one when POSE reach its emotional core.

    Stunning performance from the cast and the perfect mix between each scene and the music/songs.

    And very moving too. 😭
    4born_naughty

    terrible

    In what is supposed to be an emotional peak in a series that constantly hammers the viewers that is very much "real" they have two actors singing... So why in the actual FU would they add fake singing voices to these so called real characters? It completely diminishes any real emotions that could be there. In what is supposed to be an emotional peak in a series that constantly hammers the viewers that is very much "real" they have two actors singing... So why in the actual FU would they add fake singing voices to these so called real characters? It completely diminishes any real emotions that could be there.
    5Prismark10

    Love Is the Message

    After Patty Bowes finds out about her husband Stan and Angel I was expecting fireworks but this episode was a more sombre affair.

    Patty talks with Angel and is shocked that he is a transsexual. Patty goes immediately to a doctor to be tested.

    The episode mostly deals with Pray Tell and him trying to cope with his partner's deteriorating condition. Pray Tell is rather ratty to his friends as he is not coping well. He decides to put on a cabaret for the patients at the hospital. Bring a little colour to their lives.

    Blanca has a date but when she finds out that the man asking her out is just a player attends the hospital to perform a song. I was rather surprised by Mj Rodriguez's singing voice, it sounded very much like Michael Jackson.
    10babybear82

    Music moves the soul

    As if this series wasn't already moving enough, the song choices are pushing me over the edge! Stunning performances, so touching!

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    • Trivia
      This is Janet Mock's directorial debut. With this episode Mock became the first transwoman of color to produce, write, and direct a television series.
    • Soundtracks
      Love Is the Message (Danny Krivit Re-Edit)
      Written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff

      Performed by MFSB & The Salsoul Orchestra

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    • Release date
      • July 8, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Color Force
      • Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision
      • Ryan Murphy Television
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    • Runtime
      • 52m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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